A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5386698 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 22652783 epoch_slot_no: 15983 block_no: 5386521 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 24502 time: 2021-02-25 02:11:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b412a84571e3cf95775848fc46882f5ef6d28352b39e26c8dba6fb779e97811Block Operator
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